This is the time of year that U.S. Southwest deserts are in bloom with their spectacular wildflower displays -- just in time for the northeastern monarch migration. Right now Death Valley National Park is experiencing a superbloom. Wildflowers blanket the desert landscape in a sea of gold, purple … [Read more...]
Events – Something New at Accent on Natural Landscaping Blog
I've added an events listing to the Accent on Natural Landscaping blog. Please check the listings for environmental programs of interest to you and your family and friends. If you are aware of an upcoming event that should be added to the listing, please don't hesitate to let the event coordinator … [Read more...]
Native Plant Nursery Catalogs
This is the time of year nursery catalogs arrive in our mailbox. Yours, too, I expect. We used to get catalogs from all over offering us vegetable seed and non-native plants including trees and shrubs. But now we get native plant catalogs, and I'm so glad we do. Arrival of the catalogs means spring … [Read more...]
Aldo Leopold Weekend
The first weekend of March is officially Aldo Leopold Weekend in Wisconsin making this weekend, March 4th - 6th, this year's official celebration. However, many communities throughout the United States celebrate Aldo Leopold's legacy at various times during the month. If you don't have time to take … [Read more...]
Hometown Habitat
Videographer Catherine Zimmerman has started a Indiegogo campaign to raise funds to finish her Hometown Habitat project. She has the photography completed, but now needs financial assistance to help with the final editing so it can be released Earth Week 2016. If you'd like to see this wonderful … [Read more...]
Sunrise
I just had to share this beautiful sunrise with you this morning. Enjoy! … [Read more...]